National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for April 28, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
April 28, 2027 celebrates National Administrative Professionals Day, plus 5 more. National Administrative Professionals' Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. Celebrate these professionals on the Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Central to any business, these professionals keep an office organized and efficient.
Events that occurred on April 28 throughout history
The official end of Allied occupation in Japan took place according to the Treaty of San Francisco, or the Treaty of Peace with Japan signed seven months prior. Signed by 49 countries, including the United States and Japan, the treaty restored full sovereignty to Japan on this date. While Nationalist China signed the treaty, neither Red China nor Russia did. Both were still considered at war with the island country.
Helicopter pilot Jean Ross Howard Phelan founded the Whirly-Girls organization along with 13 international charter members. While training at Bell Helicopter School in Fort Worth, Texas, Lawrence Bell nicknamed Ross Howard Phelan a "whirly-girl" inspiring her to use the name for the organization. In the organization's more than six decades, it has promoted the advancement of women helicopter pilots, charitable aviation, mentoring, scholarship and camaraderie.
Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan revealed the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid. The new guide illustrated the food groups in a hierarchy of recommended servings. It replaced the previous design called the "Food Wheel."
For the budget-friendly price tag of $20 million, American businessman Dennis Tito hitched a ride aboard a Russian supply mission to the International Space Station. His six-day round trip is considered the first of a space tourist.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Tar Syndrome Awareness Month
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Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
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National Fair Housing Month
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National Volunteer Month
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National Month Of Hope
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Stress Awareness Month
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International Guitar Month
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National Financial Literacy Month
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Canine Fitness Month
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National Humor Month
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National Autism Awareness Month
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